Noida: Amid coldwave across Delhi-NCR and other parts of North India, the Noida authorities have ordered schools to remain closed till class VIII till February 15. The order was issued in line with the directions of the district administration. The order was issued for all private and government schools in the district.
All educational institutes asked to follow the directive
As per the official order released by the authorities, all educational institutes that fall under a specific category has been asked to follow the directive strictly and ensure necessary compliance. The latest order is an extension of the earlier restrictions, in which schools were closed due to an intense cold wave and a dip in visibility due to fog. The officials said that the decision was taken keeping the interests of students in mind.
In the order, officials have asked schools to follow the guidelines issued by the administration. They have also been asked to stay alert for any additional instructions that may be released in the next few days.
IMD issues alert for Delhi-NCR
Notably, the Meteorological Department has issued a coldwave alert for the next few days in the Delhi-NCR. Several parents in Delhi-NCR have expressed their displeasure on social media, alleging that some private schools are planning to resume classes despite the government’s orders.
They have urged the government to intervene against the schools that are likely to open despite the government’s order. According to parents, children are at increased risk of respiratory illnesses, colds, and coughs due to the morning cold.
Rules do not apply for classes IX to XIIth
The Directorate of Education has completely closed classes from nursery to eighth grade. However, this rule does not apply to students and schools from IX to XII classes. These classes can reopen with some relaxations. However, following this order, some schools have emphasised the option of online classes due to board exams. Similar orders have been issued in some districts of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh due to the severe cold.